Rally for DHK 2025
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Location Kitchener, ON
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Rally for DHK 2025 on Saturday, July 26th, in the vibrant Kitchener-Waterloo area! This unique event combines the thrill of an "Amazing Race" with the excitement of an "Escape Room," all while supporting The Darling Home for Kids. Gather your team and prepare for a three-leg rally filled with strategic navigation, clever clue-solving, and plenty of surprises along the way!
Starting at Conestoga College, Doon Campus, at 9:00 AM, participants will embark on a journey that challenges both observation and decision-making skills. Teams can choose between recreational and competitive divisions, making it perfect for everyone—from seasoned rally enthusiasts to newcomers eager for a fun challenge. With fundraising goals of $300 for a team of two or $450 for a team of four, every effort contributes to providing essential care for medically complex children in Ontario. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers, divisional winners, and even the best-dressed team! Don't miss this opportunity to have a blast while making a difference; mark your calendars and get ready to rally for a great cause!
Starting at Conestoga College, Doon Campus, at 9:00 AM, participants will embark on a journey that challenges both observation and decision-making skills. Teams can choose between recreational and competitive divisions, making it perfect for everyone—from seasoned rally enthusiasts to newcomers eager for a fun challenge. With fundraising goals of $300 for a team of two or $450 for a team of four, every effort contributes to providing essential care for medically complex children in Ontario. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers, divisional winners, and even the best-dressed team! Don't miss this opportunity to have a blast while making a difference; mark your calendars and get ready to rally for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Who will take home the Rally Cup in 2025? Get ready for an action-packed "Amazing Race" meets "Escape Room" experience in support of The Darling Home for Kids! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26th, and gather your team for a thrilling challenge where strategy, navigation, and quick thinking are key.
🏆Will you take home the coveted Rally Cup?This exciting event features a three-leg rally, with each leg leading you to a different destination. But be warned—your powers of observation and decision-making will be put to the test!
How It Works:🚗 Navigate Smart: The rally isn’t about speed—it’s about strategy. Each route has a set time value, so arriving too early or too late will cost you points.🔍 Solve the Clues: Follow the instructions to uncover hidden landmarks, signs, and natural occurrences along the way. Some clues might even require you to step out of your vehicle—just be sure to do so safely!🧠 Think Strategically: Balancing speed and accuracy is the key to success. Solve the most clues correctly in the best time to maximize your points.
Don't miss your chance to bring home the Rally Cup while also raising important funds for The Darling Home for Kids!
Your Registration Fee Includes: Rally Kit – filled with snacks and tools to help you along your wayA Rally car decal - identify your involvement in the event (and see the other teams involved!)Grab & Go Breakfast at the starting lineLunch – set up at one of the checkpoints to refuel you along your journeyFinish Line Reception - You made it! Take your time to go through your Rally package before submitting it for scoring. Connect with other teams and share in the joy of the day. In addition to the registration fee, teams are required to fundraise, with 100% of funds directed towards The Darling Home for Kids. Fundraising minimums by team are below:$300 for a Team of 2$450 for a Team of 4Starting Line:We are excited to start the Rally at Conestoga College, Doon Campus (299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4). We are pushing this year's starting time to 9:00am. Recreational and Competitive Divisions! Unsure if you're ready to Rally with those that are 'hardcore'? Sign up for the recreational division and receive one (1) bonus "lifeline" (without penalties) as well as identifying markers along the route to make sure you're on the right track. EXAMPLE: While on route, as you drive past a library, there will be a bonus 'clue' that reads: You bookworms have no time to stop at the Greensville Library! When you pass the Greensville Library, you will know you're on the right track. TIP:
If you're new to car rally events, we suggest registering as a Team of 4 in the Recreational Division, so you have more team members to help find the clues and navigate the route. Note: If you are joining a team that has already registered, you will need the team code from the captain. The team code is case sensitive. PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!Prizes will be awarded for fundraising, divisional winners and the best dressed team. Check out photos of last year's teams HERE.
Refer a team to sign up for the Rally for DHK and earn 5 bonus ballots for fundraising draw prizes. When that team reaches the fundriaisng minimum, you'll earn an additional 5 ballots! Make sure whoever you refer mentions during registration that you referred them. Interested in donating a prize? Please contact Nicole Walker ([email protected]).Every day, The Darling Home for Kids is entrusted to care for the most medically complex children. Our highly specialized Residential, Respite, and Hospice Palliative Care Programs draw children and families from all over the province. More than 70,000 children in Ontario are classified as medically complex, and that number continues to rise, as does the demand for our services. Proceeds from the Rally for DHK will help to support our core programs and services. With your help, we can provide each child with the best care possible.
*Registration fees are not eligible for a tax receipt.
🏆Will you take home the coveted Rally Cup?This exciting event features a three-leg rally, with each leg leading you to a different destination. But be warned—your powers of observation and decision-making will be put to the test!
How It Works:🚗 Navigate Smart: The rally isn’t about speed—it’s about strategy. Each route has a set time value, so arriving too early or too late will cost you points.🔍 Solve the Clues: Follow the instructions to uncover hidden landmarks, signs, and natural occurrences along the way. Some clues might even require you to step out of your vehicle—just be sure to do so safely!🧠 Think Strategically: Balancing speed and accuracy is the key to success. Solve the most clues correctly in the best time to maximize your points.
Don't miss your chance to bring home the Rally Cup while also raising important funds for The Darling Home for Kids!
Your Registration Fee Includes: Rally Kit – filled with snacks and tools to help you along your wayA Rally car decal - identify your involvement in the event (and see the other teams involved!)Grab & Go Breakfast at the starting lineLunch – set up at one of the checkpoints to refuel you along your journeyFinish Line Reception - You made it! Take your time to go through your Rally package before submitting it for scoring. Connect with other teams and share in the joy of the day. In addition to the registration fee, teams are required to fundraise, with 100% of funds directed towards The Darling Home for Kids. Fundraising minimums by team are below:$300 for a Team of 2$450 for a Team of 4Starting Line:We are excited to start the Rally at Conestoga College, Doon Campus (299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4). We are pushing this year's starting time to 9:00am. Recreational and Competitive Divisions! Unsure if you're ready to Rally with those that are 'hardcore'? Sign up for the recreational division and receive one (1) bonus "lifeline" (without penalties) as well as identifying markers along the route to make sure you're on the right track. EXAMPLE: While on route, as you drive past a library, there will be a bonus 'clue' that reads: You bookworms have no time to stop at the Greensville Library! When you pass the Greensville Library, you will know you're on the right track. TIP:
If you're new to car rally events, we suggest registering as a Team of 4 in the Recreational Division, so you have more team members to help find the clues and navigate the route. Note: If you are joining a team that has already registered, you will need the team code from the captain. The team code is case sensitive. PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!Prizes will be awarded for fundraising, divisional winners and the best dressed team. Check out photos of last year's teams HERE.
Refer a team to sign up for the Rally for DHK and earn 5 bonus ballots for fundraising draw prizes. When that team reaches the fundriaisng minimum, you'll earn an additional 5 ballots! Make sure whoever you refer mentions during registration that you referred them. Interested in donating a prize? Please contact Nicole Walker ([email protected]).Every day, The Darling Home for Kids is entrusted to care for the most medically complex children. Our highly specialized Residential, Respite, and Hospice Palliative Care Programs draw children and families from all over the province. More than 70,000 children in Ontario are classified as medically complex, and that number continues to rise, as does the demand for our services. Proceeds from the Rally for DHK will help to support our core programs and services. With your help, we can provide each child with the best care possible.
*Registration fees are not eligible for a tax receipt.
Rally for DHK 2025